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POLYGONATUM multiflorum
Commonly known as Lady's seal
Green-white flowers, borne on arching stems
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Good to know
Native to England and Wales -
Medicinal properties
Roots were used to heal bruises and flowers, distilled as a toilet water, to remove spots from the skin -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, sawfly larvae. -
Place of origin
Europe, temperate Asia. -
DeciduousOvate-lance-shaped leaves 5-15cm (2-6in) long, arranged alternately.
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Green
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White
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Tubular2-6 pendent flowers 1cm (½in) long from lower leaf axil
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Bog garden
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BorderSuitable for a damp, shady border
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Fully hardy
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Height
90cm (36in) -
Spread
30-60cm (12-24in) -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial with arching, hairless stems. Flowers are followed by spherical, black fruits
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates all
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Wet or boggy soil
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Full shade
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Partial shade
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toxic if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs -
harmful if eaten
People -
Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size90cm (36in)
30-60cm (12-24in)
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